A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7661156 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 69651253 epoch_slot_no: 358453 block_no: 7660979 slot_leader_id: 5424679 size: 25067 time: 2022-08-23 01:19:04 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xda2f9814b86f14b330e8b1e2c49d21d1566e7610caca0c97b3991171d4afdb73Block Operator
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